Like mother, like daughter! Maria Fowler and her lookalike mum opt for similar knee-high boots as they enjoy shopping spree

Last year ended badly for Maria Fowler when she was the victim of a savage physical attack.

But Maria Fowler, 28, has put all that behind her and looked happier than ever as she enjoyed a day of shopping with her mother in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The former TOWIE starlet and her lookalike mum opted for similar black boots as they hit the shops before enjoying a spot of lunch.

Maria paired hers with skinny jeans, a black top and leather jacket and topped up her look with a black hat.

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Girls' day out: Maria Fowler enjoyed a fun day of shopping with her mother in Birmingham on Wednesday

Her mother opted for leather trousers and a furry jacker as they shopped up a storm.

Maria had a huge smile on her face and has clearly put her horrific attack last year behind her.

The brunette beauty was punched in the face and left with a bloody nose and cuts all over her body during the incident, which is now being investigated by police.

The brunette looks distraught in photos taken in the aftermath of the event, which show her with blood running down her chin and her legs.

MailOnline contacted Maria's representative, who said: 'Maria is still in shock so won't be commenting at the moment.'

But the 28-year-old star posted about her ordeal on Twitter, writing: 'I've felt better.'

Her fans were quick to come to her defence, telling her they hoped recovered soon and slamming those responsible for her attack.

Former Celebrity Big Brother star Nicola McLean also wished her friend well, writing: 'Big kisses and love to Maria Fowler. Anything I can do please let me know. There are [some] horrible people in this world.'

Dressed to impress: The former TOWIE star rocked a pair of black boots as she put last year's horrific attack behind her

Maria has also thanked her loved ones and followers for their support, posting: 'Thank you for all the messages. I have the best people around me'.

She also shared an inspirational quote from the Dalai Lama which read: 'Don't let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.'

A Derby police spokesperson told the Daily Star: 'We are investigating an assault on a 28-year-old woman.

'The incident occured at 2.30am on Sunday in Becketwell Lane, Derby.'

This isn't the first time poor Maria, who left TOWIE in January 2012, has been the victim of an attack since she was reportedly glassed in the face last February.

The incident left her shaken and resulted in her deciding to give up alcohol for good.

She wrote on Twitter at the time: 'It seems the perfect time to hang up my Louboutins and quit alcohol.

'In the past two weeks I have been glassed by a man and also verbally abused when out and never received hostility like that before.'

Girls' just wanna have fun: The duo enjoyed a spot of lunch after they spent the morning shopping